Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the abovementioned address

I.4)Type of the contracting authority

Other type: Sub-Central Contracting Authority

I.5)Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)Title:

Portable Appliance (PAT) and Fixed Wire (FWT) Testing

Reference number: EFM3082 NW

II.1.2)Main CPV code

71630000

II.1.3)Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)Short description:

The NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC, CPC, APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, SUPC and NEUPC for Portable Appliance (PAT) and Fixed Wire (FWT) Testing. Members referred to in the OJEU Notice may also participate in the Framework Agreement. This Framework Agreement will commence on 1.7.2019 for an initial period of 24 months until 30.6.2021 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30.6.2022 and a further 12 months until 30.6.2023 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. The Framework Agreement will be split into 5 lots as follows:

Lot 1: Portable Appliance Testing (England and Wales);

Lot 2: Fixed Wire Testing (England, Northern Ireland and Wales);

Lot 3: Portable Appliance Testing (Scotland);

Lot 4: Fixed Wire Testing (Scotland);

Lot 5: Portable Appliance Testing (Northern Ireland).

II.1.5)Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 10 000 000.00 GBP

II.1.6)Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2)Description

II.2.1)Title:

Lot 1: Portable Appliance Testing (England and Wales)

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)

71630000

71631000

71632000

II.2.3)Place of performance

NUTS code: UK

Main site or place of performance:

See tender documents.

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

Lot 1: Portable Appliance Testing includes, but is not limited to, the following scope:

— the provision to undertake a comprehensive portable appliance testing and microwave testing service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines,

— the IET code of practice for in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment,

— any relevant British Standards,

— the health and safety executive and industry best practice.

Awarded suppliers will be responsible for the identification, inspection testing and repair services for a range of electrical equipment.

II.2.5)Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion – Name: Customer requirements / Weighting: 30

Price – Weighting: 70

II.2.6)Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 5 000 000.00 GBP

II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/07/2019

End: 30/06/2023

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

2 x 12 month extensions to 30.6.2023.

II.2.10)Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13)Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project:

This framework may be used for ERDF funding projects

II.2.14)Additional information

II.2)Description

II.2.1)Title:

Lot 2: Fixed Wire Testing (England, Northern Ireland and Wales)

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)

71630000

71631000

71632000

II.2.3)Place of performance

NUTS code: UK

Main site or place of performance:

See tender documents.

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

Lot 2: Fixed Wire Testing includes, but is not limited to, the following scope:

— the provision to undertake the comprehensive inspection, testing, servicing and surveying of whole fixed electrical installations, within the buildings indicated, their out buildings, extensions and all associated external services.

II.2.5)Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion – Name: Customer requirements / Weighting: 30

Price – Weighting: 70

II.2.6)Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 2 000 000.00 GBP

II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/07/2019

End: 30/06/2023

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

2 x 12 month extensions to 30.6.2023.

II.2.10)Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13)Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project:

This framework may be used for ERDF funding projects

II.2.14)Additional information

II.2)Description

II.2.1)Title:

Lot 3: Portable Appliance Testing (Scotland)

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)

71630000

71631000

71632000

II.2.3)Place of performance

NUTS code: UK

Main site or place of performance:

See tender documents.

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

Lot 3: Portable Appliance Testing includes, but is not limited to, the following scope:

— the provision to undertake a comprehensive portable appliance testing and microwave testing service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines,

— the IET code of practice for in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment,

— any relevant British Standards,

— the health and safety executive and industry best practice. Awarded suppliers will be responsible for the identification, inspection testing and repair services for a range of electrical equipment.

II.2.5)Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion – Name: Customer requirements / Weighting: 30

Price – Weighting: 70

II.2.6)Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1 500 000.00 GBP

II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/07/2019

End: 30/06/2023

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

2 x 12 month extensions to 30.6.2023.

II.2.10)Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13)Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project:

This framework may be used for ERDF funding projects

II.2.14)Additional information

II.2)Description

II.2.1)Title:

Lot 4: Fixed Wire Testing (Scotland)

Lot No: 4

II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)

71630000

71631000

71632000

II.2.3)Place of performance

NUTS code: UK

Main site or place of performance:

See tender documents.

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

Lot 4: Fixed Wire Testing includes, but is not limited to, the following scope:

— the provision to undertake the comprehensive inspection, testing, servicing and surveying of whole fixed electrical installations, within the buildings indicated, their out buildings, extensions and all associated external services.

II.2.5)Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion – Name: Customer requirements / Weighting: 30

Price – Weighting: 70

II.2.6)Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1 200 000.00 GBP

II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/07/2019

End: 30/06/2023

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

2 x 12 month extensions to 30.6.2023.

II.2.10)Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13)Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project:

This framework may be used for ERDF funding projects

II.2.14)Additional information

II.2)Description

II.2.1)Title:

Lot 5: Portable Appliance Testing (Northern Ireland)

Lot No: 5

II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)

71630000

71631000

71632000

II.2.3)Place of performance

NUTS code: UK

Main site or place of performance:

See tender documents.

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

Lot 5: Portable Appliance Testing includes, but is not limited to, the following scope:

— the provision to undertake a comprehensive portable appliance testing and microwave testing service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines,

— the IET code of practice for in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment,

— any relevant British Standards,

— the health and safety executive and industry best practice.

Awarded suppliers will be responsible for the identification, inspection testing and repair services for a range of electrical equipment.

II.2.5)Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion – Name: Customer requirements / Weighting: 30

Price – Weighting: 70

II.2.6)Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 300 000.00 GBP

II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/07/2019

End: 30/06/2023

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

2 x 12 month extensions to 30.6.2023.

II.2.10)Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13)Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

Identification of the project:

This framework may be used for ERDF funding projects

II.2.14)Additional information

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)Conditions for participation

III.1.1)Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

III.1.2)Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.3)Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.5)Information about reserved contracts

III.2)Conditions related to the contract

III.2.1)Information about a particular profession

III.2.2)Contract performance conditions:

III.2.3)Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)Description

IV.1.1)Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3)Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 27

In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:

4 years

IV.1.4)Information about reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue

IV.1.6)Information about electronic auction

IV.1.8)Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes